American of Martinsville Dania Bar

An amazing/anonymous reader/commenter pointed me in the direction of this brochure image for my American of Martinsville bar:


I looks like my mid-century bar is part of the American of Martinsville Dania collection. And it looks like I was right assuming that it was a piece that was intended to have many uses.

From the American of Martinsville brochure:

Just a few of the countless arrangements possible with Dania ... to make you a decorator ... with ease and originality! Mix 'em or match 'em for the drama of Dania.

Mid-Century Christmas Tree Decorations

We spent this weekend like many other people, eating too much and then putting up the tree. We got to break out the mid-century ornaments we bought a while back at an estate sale. Here are photos of our mid-century Christmas tree turned out:
It has some Charlie Brown aspects to it, but whatever tree we get has to fit inside of a Honda Fit if it's going to make it home with us. And it's pretty clear that we need to hit up more estate sales because we need more mid-century ornaments and a mid-century tree topper to complete the look.

Mid-Century Kitchen Cabinet Knobs and Pulls

Our kitchen remodel is a ways off, but like anyone with a remodel in mind I'm collecting ideas, links, photos, products, etc so that when the time comes I've got everything on hand to make my dream kitchen.

Rejuvenation's Satellite collection just got added to the lighting, cabinet knob and draw pull list.

The Satellite collection of Mid-Century Modern lighting and hardware embodies the simple stripped-down styling of the 1950s and 60s, and honors the purity of form + function. Once considered futuristic, these designs are now part of American history - yet still project a dynamic, forward-looking freshness that can add sparkle to your home.

Mid-Century Austin Homes: 6205 Treadwell Blvd.

When I was doing some research for my Allandale Mid-Century Neighborhoods in Austin post, I ran across this video.


This is exactly why a lot of mid-century home fans in Austin love Allandale; you can find homes like these with a lot of the original elements and details. With a little love, elbow grease and imagination, you can turn them into your mid-century castle.

The History of Eames Furniture

Here's an interesting look inside of the Eames' studio (and some pretty great catalog shots of Eames furniture).

Marilyn Neuhart, author of The Story of Eames Furniture, and her husband John have worked with the Eames Office in various capacities from the 1950s. Having been in close proximity to Charles and Ray Eames as well as the members of the Eames Office and their patron manufacturers for almost 30 years, the Neuharts had the extraordinary opportunity to absorb their stories. At their Los Angeles home, they tell the tale of working with Charles Eames.